The finding that a person is less likely to help in an emergency when other people are present is called
A)the bystander effect.
B)pluralistic ignorance.
C)the self-interest effect.
D)the suppression of responsibility effect.

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The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in emergency situations when there are other people present. This is because of diffusion of responsibility and social influence, as individuals assume someone else will take action or follow the lead of others.

The Finding That a Person Is Less Likely to Help